The war was winding down, service personnel would soon be heading back home, but the Big Band Era was facing major challenges.

Down Beat, February 1, 1945

Excerpts from  a stack of LP albums donated to Miller by a man who sought a good home for music that he once treasured.

New Acquisitions 3

The BBC assembled a list of outstanding songs from the 20th century. The second in a series of episodes brings the listener closer to the day when the #1 song will be revealed.

Best Songs of the Century 2

Though Miller was exempt from the draft because of his age, he applied for a commission in the Army and was assigned to organize and lead an orchestra that numbered more than 30 musicians. The orchestra, under the durection of Captain and, later, Major Miller, was stationed in England. When Paris was liberated, he set out on a flight to that city to set up concert arrangements, but the plane never arrived. It likely sank in the English Channel.

This Is Glenn Miller 4

Glenn Miller achieved stardom in 1940-42, with ten recordings ranking #1 in the Billboard charts.

This Is Glenn Miller 3

Miller was down but not out. In early 1938 he formed a new band, this time finding the right formula for success.

This Is Glenn Miller 2

He led the most popular band in the nation in the early 1940s, but he was far from an overnight success. We explore the early days of his professional life.

This Is Glenn Miller 1

The BBC in 1999 compiled a list of 100 songs from the 20th century that were "most memorable." They are presented in reverse order, keeping listeners in suspense until the #1 song is revealed.

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